‘Extremely strong in resolving intricate legal issues through a combination of (a) deep expertise and intellect of the partners involved, and (b) strong rapport with securities regulator.’

‘Lim Mei is among the most highly respected M&A legal advisers in the country, sitting at the very peak of the legal profession. Her advice is always accurate, complete and commercial in outlook. Clients have deep trust in her abilities. Lim Mei is accessible to clients and absolutely trustworthy.

‘Christopher Koh is valued for his tenacity, cogent advice, calmness under pressure, and patient demeanor.’

‘Great and seamless teamwork across the different disciplines led by the account partner, Richard Young. The team is very responsive and effective with practical advice.’

‘Richard Young provides practical legal advice, and does not shy away from providing out-of-the-box commercial considerations to guide the clients to reach win-win solutions and deals.’

‘A&G is the top corporate/ M&A firm in Singapore. They are held in high regard by the Exchange and Commission. Successful applications for rulings on exceptions have been obtained by them which greatly helped the transaction/ costs. They are fairly accurate on budget estimates unless due to protracted negotiations. The firm also ensures there are no commercial conflicts as they can China wall a full team.’

‘Christopher Koh. He is good at giving a holistic and clear view and readily understands the commercial priorities of the client. He has a professional negotiating style that gets him respected at the table and he is adept at handling different personalities with clear view of the objectives at hand. He gives good practical advice that is concise and usable.’

‘The M&A team are super responsive, provide comprehensive and commercial advice at a competitive price.’

‘WP is one of the most reliable, knowledgeable and commercial practices in the Singapore law scene. We collaborate well together with them and we have benefited from their valuable deal insights on each transaction that we advise on.’

‘Partners are proactive, approachable and bring with them plenty of deal experience garnered over the years. They are capable of providing the commercial considerations of the transaction through their advice.’

‘Kyle Lee provided us with sound and practical advice, guiding us as we navigated our first fundraising.’

‘They valued clients and will work through wee hours or rush through deadlines with clients’ in order to meet the needs of the clients. They never reject any request and will instead offer various solutions even if at the end of the day, it means they will not be the selected lawyer to act for the client.’

‘WongPartnership’s corporate/M&A teams are one of the finest and most savvy in the region and local markets. They have many partners each with different specialisations, and yet work very holistically to provide a seamless service for clients.’

‘As I think about the many outstanding things that Rajah & Tann bring to the table such as their outstanding pool of talent, their willingness to go the extra mile for their clients, their outstanding value proposition, the 2 key differentiators for me are their one-stop solution given their strong South-East Asian network and dedication to achieving the best results for their clients, no matter how big or small your matter may be.’

‘Rajah & Tann is one of the leading law firms in the ASEAN region with an impressive geographical footprint. The corporate/M&A practice provides superb transactional support on the most complex matters, particularly in the life sciences & healthcare sector.’

‘Wee Hann Lim is an outstanding corporate/M&A lawyer who is an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘Very hands on and commercial.’

‘Very competent. Well resourced and client comes first. Commercial advice.’

‘Sandy Foo. Commercially minded; great at pushing the deal forward. All round a great partner’

‘The team is extremely supportive in offering start-up friendly rates without compromising service and support.’

‘Terence Quek is excellent, offering a ready ear to bounce ideas with the client throughout a transaction at all hours of the day, offering insights and solutions. A true partner to the client to drive a deal to successful completion.’

‘We have worked with a number of other law firms previously, and Bird and Bird stands out for their flexibility, response time, quality of advice and level of client service.’

They have been outstanding in their ability to cope and deal with matters that required unexpected urgency. We are more than happy to recommend the capabilities, quality, standard and services of the team.’

‘Marcus Chow and Jolie Giouw have been an invaluable resource to our firm as we navigate complex legal matters. They have provided clean, sound, practical and timely solutions, and we would highly recommend them to anyone.’

‘The team is dedicated and offers commercial solutions to complex problems that gets us the outcomes that we want.’

‘Jolie Giouw is our go to person at the firm. She instinctively knows what we are trying to achieve, value adds by refining our thinking and the speed and accuracy of her execution is breathtaking.’

‘The team understood the circumstances and our goals and objectives well. They were attentive to the nuances of the deal and we were able to rely on their advice to make better decisions.’

‘Marcus and Jolie Giouw are consultative and paid special attention to the details. It was especially encouraging when they would ask questions that showed that they wanted to gain a better understanding of our goals and positions in the deal – it showed that they were considering more than just the legalities.’

‘Commercially-minded, responsive and sensitive to client’s needs both in terms of meeting timelines, deliverables and final billing amount.’

‘We worked with Teng Sen Tan who delivered well despite the tight timeline and at a reasonable price. We had previously approached other firms on this same piece of work but they felt the timeline was too tight or quoted very high fees for the urgent work.’

‘The team is collaborative and makes legal issues easy to understand. They distill key matters well for the client. Always responsive to our calls.’

‘Partners Mr Steven Lo and Mr Tan Teng Sen. Both of them are attentive and have the ability to understand client concerns. They are also able to clearly articulate legal issues and suggest workable solutions.’

‘The team is extremely cohesive and works seamlessly to provide the most strategic and tactical legal advice from senior members of the team which then translates into effective execution of the relevant legal documents and processes on the part of the junior team members. Besides their strong capabilities, they are extremely client focused and are constantly thinking out of the box in the advancement of client’s interests.’

‘Steven Lo is a veteran practitioner who has a broad spectrum of knowledge, insights and experiences which can then be applied to complex situations. He is of irreproachable moral character even has he pushes hard for his client’s interests.

‘Tan Teng Sen is a brilliant legal practitioner who cares deeply for his clients, exhibits the highest level of ethics and never fails to go the extra mile in advancement of client’s interests.’

‘Heritage firm with excellent expertise and commercial nous.’

‘Dayne Ho: negotiator par excellence with an eye always on the broader commercial objectives.’

‘CNPLaw LLP’s team is capable, prompt in their response and efficient in carrying out their duties.’

‘Lisa Theng is knowledgeable, kind and helpful in advising her clients holistically. I worked with the lawyers in her corporate team such as Ken Chia and Kenn Lim and Venetia Tan and find all to be professional and customer centric.’

‘Very collaborative. listens attentively before jumping in.’

‘Lisa Theng – listens well. Very pro business practical proposals (instead of textbook answers).’

‘Commercial savviness, can-do attitude, and excellent problem solving skills.’

‘Always makes time when advice is needed. Delivers robust solutions to complex problems very quickly. Understands commercial underpinnings of problems and offers alternative solutions besides the obvious ones.’

‘Tight-knit team. Efficient and responsive. Able to appreciate commercial considerations and provide sound advice on mitigation of risks.’

‘Kenneth Leong: Intelligent partner and has exceptional ability to manage clients and the counterparties. Can be counted on to get the deal across the finishing line.’

‘The partner we worked with not only had good communication, but also had  good knowledge of the industry and provided excellent and out of box advise to support our business goal.’

‘I have been working with the Quahe Woo & Palmer team for over 7 years and they never disappoint. I find them to be one of the few firms, perhaps even the only firm, that provides legal advice taking into account the commercial intentions of the client. Relative to most firms of a similar caliber, they are also a better value-for-money option.’

‘Kenneth Leong from Quahe, Woo & Palmer has supported me on various projects and I can say without reservation that he is one of the most capable, sharp and astute lawyers I have worked with. Period.’

‘I have worked with Mr. Lau Kiat Wee on a number of occasions and look forward to further opportunities to work with him. His knowledge and experience allows him to provide valuable guidance and support to facilitate the transaction at hand and this is greatly appreciated.’

‘The team is well versed with the areas of practice which they are into. They have been able to support all legal advice sought on one entire M&A from the initial discussion to completion. The team is always making themselves available despite busy schedule or weekend to ensure that interest of client is protected.’

‘Kenneth (partner) – he has been outstanding in advising us to complete the M&A and he is able to think commercially and legally to ensure successful completion of the M&A. Harold (associate) – he has been the key associate in the M&A and rendering his full support to Kenneth. He was able to advise on company secretarial matters when closing the M&A systematically.’

‘Erlene Tan and the team have assisted us in drafting numerous agreements for investments. Erlene is always very clear in understanding our needs and never fails to ensure that the agreements reflect so. Erlene and the team are always very responsive, be it on emails or texts and never fail to turn around the agreements, even when there is limited time. We value and treasure this very much’

‘Erlene Tan is spot on, commercial sensible and a great negotiator in joint ventures.’

‘The leading counsel Daniel Yong, while has deep technical knowledge in law, is pragmatic in his approach and listen to his client’s need. The team as a whole work cohesively and respond to promptly which is critical to M&A transaction.’

‘The leading counsel Daniel Yong, while has deep technical knowledge in law, is pragmatic in his approach and listen to his client’s need. The team as a whole work cohesively and is down to earth. They listen and assess client’s position and provide relevant advice.’

‘Virtus Law has been my first port of call for Singapore related M&As and other types of cross border corporate transactional work for many years. I like the hands-on experience I get from their corporate partners. Virtus Law has been very good at taking care of my Malaysian listed clients as they plan their regional expansion – my clients get very good top tier law firm quality work at very reasonable fees.’

‘Practical, timely, efficient and comprehensive input into all our deals. Strong industry knowledge in the marketing, communications, digital and related technology sectors.’

‘Sheetal Sandhu consistently features in many of the deals both acting for us or similar transactions run by other competitor firms for the reasons above (availability, industry knowledge, practicality and humility in engagement with all parties’